Things to Do in Presnensky, Moscow

A west-central district-scale visitor area combining the Moscow City skyline, embankments, business hotels, and Presnya cultural spots.

  • National Center for Contemporary Art (NCCA)Art Gallery
  • Sup-KafeCafé & Bakery
  • 16 Tons ClubLive Music

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Presnensky in Moscow

Top things to do in Presnensky

  • National Center for Contemporary Art (NCCA)

    National Center for Contemporary Art (NCCA)

    4.4 · 203
    Art Gallery

    Modern art center focusing on the origins of contemporary Russian art, avant garde & recent artists.

  • Moscow Zoo

    Moscow Zoo

    4.4 · 73.3k
    Zoo & Aquarium

    Conservation & educational institute with 8,000 animals including gorillas, polar bears & elephants.

    Every day
    9 AM – 5 PM
  • Molodaya Gvardiya

    Molodaya Gvardiya

    4.7 · 4.9k
    Bookstore

    Expansive bookshop offering a variety of literary genres for adults & kids, plus stationery & gifts.

  • Afimall City

    Afimall City

    4.6 · 40.1k
    Shopping Mall

    Well-known retailers & a food court compose this huge indoor mall with a dramatic atrium & fountain.

    Mon–Thu
    10 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    10 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • Mytishchinskaya Yarmarka

    Mytishchinskaya Yarmarka

    4.4 · 8.7k
    Market

Where to eat & drink in Presnensky

  • Sup-Kafe

    Sup-Kafe

    4.6 · 3.8k
    Café & Bakery· ₽1–1,000

    Elegant but easygoing cafe serving Russian-style soups, plus a limited menu of snacks.

    Mon–Wed
    9 AM – 12 AM
    Thu–Fri
    12 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    12 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • 16 Tons Club

    16 Tons Club

    4.5 · 5.9k
    Live Music· ₽2,000–3,000

    Live music venue with table service delivering a Russian menu & a range of specially brewed beer.

    Every day
    12 AM – 6 AM, 11 AM – 12 AM
  • Vokrug Sveta

    Vokrug Sveta

    4.6 · 6.6k
    Food Hall· ₽1,000–2,000

    Vibrant food court with global options, a vast seating area & late-night, weekend DJ sets.

    Mon–Wed
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Thu
    11 AM – 2 AM
    Fri
    11 AM – 5 AM
    Sat
    11 AM – 5 AM
    Sun
    11 AM – 2 AM
  • Spitsa

    Spitsa

    4.7 · 1.9k
    Pub· ₽800–1,200
    Mon–Thu
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 12 AM
  • Cafe Tchaikovsky

    Cafe Tchaikovsky

    4.6 · 1.4k
    Coffee Shop· ₽1,000–6,000

    A Moscow establishment on Triumfalnaya Square, this cafe, restaurant, and pastry shop offers Russian and European cuisine, desserts, and an aristocratic atmosphere.

    Every day
    11 AM – 12 AM
  • Skuratov Coffee

    Skuratov Coffee

    4.7 · 716
    Coffee Shop· $$

    A network of coffee shops across seven Russian cities, known for cold brew, air latte, and nitro coffee, with two proprietary roasting facilities.

    Every day
    6:55 AM – 10:05 PM
  • I Love Cake

    I Love Cake

    4.5 · 1.5k
    Dessert Restaurant

    Laid-back cafe with American-style desserts & baked goods the highlight of the menu.

  • Может, кофе?

    Может, кофе?

    4.8 · 374
    Coffee Shop· $$
  • Iyerusalim

    Iyerusalim

    4.7 · 939
    Restaurant· $$

    A kosher rooftop restaurant located on top of a synagogue in Moscow's historic center, known for its varied menu of meat dishes, kebabs, and fish salads, offering city views from its terrace.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Fri
    11 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    11 AM – 12 AM
  • PIVBAR

    PIVBAR

    4.6 · 1.1k
    Bar· $$

    A bar offering 30 taps of draft beer and cider, along with over 200 varieties in cans and bottles sourced globally.

  • Restoran Tsdl

    Restoran Tsdl

    4.6 · 597
    Coffee Shop· $$$

    A restaurant and club located in a historic building, it offers traditional Russian dishes, live piano music, and an upscale, private atmosphere.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 12 AM

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Map of Presnensky with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1National Center for Contemporary Art (NCCA)
  2. 2Sup-Kafe
  3. 316 Tons Club
  4. 4Vokrug Sveta
  5. 5Moscow Zoo
  6. 6Molodaya Gvardiya
  7. 7Spitsa
  8. 8Afimall City
  9. 9Cafe Tchaikovsky
  10. 10Skuratov Coffee

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